Vedanta's ₹210b metals push targets India's EV and critical minerals demand
Vedanta is expanding aluminium, copper and other metals capacity as electric mobility and India's demand for critical minerals reshape the domestic materials market. Vedanta Group is putting INR 210 billion (USD 2.21 billion) into metals production and capacity through FY2026, building a broader...
Energy costs drive China's August inflation as non-ferrous metals surge 20.8%
China's producer inflation accelerated in August as higher energy and non-ferrous metal prices pushed industrial costs higher, while weak domestic demand kept consumer inflation subdued. China's factory-gate inflation accelerated in August, with non-ferrous metal smelting and processing prices...
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Saudi Industry Ministry partners with Aluminium Arabia to boost sector growth
Saudi Arabia is sharpening its focus on aluminium and mining, with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources taking on a strategic role at the next Aluminium Arabia event. The move reflects a wider push to expand industries beyond oil and to build a stronger manufacturing base in line with...
How to push the limits for alloy-sorting with reliability and precision
While cutting-edge sensor sorters provide STEMIN’s "brain" for aluminium alloy-sorting, the "backbone" of their success lies in the machine’s durability. Secondary smelters demand consistent quality and supply. One company achieving these requirements is STEMIN S.p.A., one of Italy’s leading...
EGA to acquire 80% stake in Italy’s Eco Green, adding to European recycling capacity
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced plans to acquire an 80 per cent stake in Italy-based Eco Green, subject to regulatory approvals, as it expands its recycling activities in Europe. Founded in 1993 by the Scappini family, Eco Green is engaged in aluminium scrap collection, sorting,...
Primary aluminium imports up 14.8% Y-o-Y; ordinary trade share below 5%
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminium imports in March 2026 were approximately 255,000 tonnes, up 26.5 per cent M-o-M and up 14.8 per cent y-o-y. From January to March 2026, domestic cumulative primary aluminium imports totalled approximately...
Constellium SE gains on strong aluminium automotive structures segment
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) reported solid performance in its Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I) segment, supporting overall growth in 2025. The company’s aluminium product portfolio remained a key driver of segment performance. Also Read: Constellium 2025 scorecard The segment recorded...
Japan automotive sector faces aluminium supply strain amid Middle East disruptions
As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East disrupts the aluminium availability in the global automotive industry , Japan’s automotive sector comes into focus with a concerning exposure to supply chain vulnerability. Japan’s manufacturing sector is increasingly pressured as the Middle East...
LME aluminium prices ease as cash offer tumbles by $70/t, amid Strait of Hormuz shipping relief
With the recent opening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price is starting to ease even further from the last day’s close. The declining trend continued at the longer-dated contracts as well as at the inventory level. The LME cash bid rose by...
Geopolitical negotiations remain unresolved, aluminium prices continue LME outperforms SHFE pattern
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 25,130 per tonne, down 0.32per cent. The price operated below MA5 (25,269) but above MA10 (25,026), MA30 (24,738.83), and MA60 (24,486.08), indicating short-term pressure but solid medium-term moving average support. The MACD indicator DIF (219.57) and DEA...
U4 Marine Secures 24m Aluminium Catamaran and Dual 24m/22m Motor Yacht Contracts
U4 Marine, a shipyard in Turkey's Antalya Free Zone, has signed contracts for three new yacht builds. The projects include a 24-metre all-aluminium motor catamaran (U4801C), a 24-metre motor yacht (U4821), and a 22-metre motor yacht (U4721). All are due for delivery no later than the end of 2028....
Critical Metals Corp. appoints Thomas Mogensen as the new CEO of Tanbreez Mining, Greenland
Critical Metals Corp. has appointed Thomas “TYT” Mogensen as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, Tanbreez Mining A/S. Mogensen has over 20 years of experience in finance, infrastructure, and natural resources, with a focus on Greenland and the Nordic region. He has worked on business...
ABB to supply systems for Norsk Hydro hydropower project supporting aluminium production
ABB has been selected to deliver control and electrical systems for the Illvatn pumped storage hydropower plant being developed by Norsk Hydro in western Norway, supporting the company’s aluminium production. The contract, booked in the fourth quarter of 2025, covers a range of systems including...
Enkei Wheels India files FY2025 report, details capacity and market trends
Enkei Wheels India Limited has filed its annual report for FY2025, giving a snapshot of where the business stands and what it’s planning next. The company, set up in 2009, makes aluminium alloy wheels for both two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. It operates out of Pune and is part of the larger...
El Yam Aluminium outlines market trends shaping modern pergola solutions
Outdoor spaces are being thought about rather differently than they were a few years ago. What was once treated as an afterthought, somewhere to place a table or provide a bit of shade - is now often designed with the same care as an interior. El Yam Aluminium’s latest update reflects that shift,...
Indian beer industry faces ‘major trouble’ as aluminium costs surge, pricing curbs tighten grip
According to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of United Breweries Ltd (UBL), Vivek Gupta, a "major trouble" is currently being faced by the Indian beer industry as it continues to grapple with the rising input costs caused by the conflict, supply shortages and pricing restrictions...
Futures prices of key SHFE non-ferrous metals rise on week
As of the end of Friday's daytime session, the most widely-held nickel contract for June delivery had surged by 8.2 per cent from a week earlier to RMB 144,240 per tonne (USD 21,125 per tonne). Meanwhile, the most popular contracts for June for cop per and aluminium rose by 3.9 per cent and 3.4 per...
Nyinahin chief’s call for domestic ownership priority in Ghana’s bauxite mining project
Chief of Nyinahin, Nana Dr Amanpene Boateng Twum II, has urged policymakers to ensure greater inclusion of domestic firms as the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) advances plans for mining the country’s largest bauxite reserves at Nyinahin to become an integrated aluminium...
LME aluminium eases on April 17 as the Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial vessels
The Foreign Minister of Iran’s announcement on Friday regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for the rest of the ceasefire period to grant passage for commercial vessels significantly reflected on the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices, which cooled at the close of the April 17...
Oman gears up for aluminium scrap recycling symposium on April 22 organised by Sohar Aluminium
Organised by Sohar Aluminium in partnership with the Environment Authority, the third Aluminium Scrap Recycling Symposium is going to take place on Wednesday, April 22, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Muscat. The event will be conducted in the presence of the esteemed patronage of Dr Abdullah bin Ali...
